Instrumental Ensembles
Music Instrumental Ensembles
If you play an instrument, you need to enroll in one of our exciting music ensembles. Group or ensemble playing is vital to your overall musical progress. All Academy music ensembles perform regularly and tour. Ask about special pricing options.
Youth Honors Orchestra
This full symphonic orchestra is the only one of its kind in our region. Students grades 6-12 are invited to audition. Repertoire includes works by Mozart, Beethoven, and other masters, along with original compositions and arrangements, and Broadway selections. A winter and spring concert at the University is scheduled each year, along with tours
and collaborative performances with other Academy ensembles and visiting youth orchestras. Join master conductor Mr. Dan Mays.
Register Now: Instrumental Ensembles Registration Form (PDF)
Youth Honors Orchestra Schedule/Info.
| Fall 2011 | |
| Youth Honors Orchestra begins | August 27 - 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
| No Youth Honors Orchestra | November 23-28 |
| Youth Honors Orchestra ends | December 17 |
| Youth Honors Orchestra Concert | December 18 |
| Spring 2012 | |
| Youth Honors Orchestra begins | January 7 - 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
| No Youth Honors Orchestra | March 19-25 |
| Youth Honors Orchestra ends | May 19 |
| Youth Honors Orchestra Concert w/Ozark Philharmonic Youth Orchestra | May 20 |
String Ensemble/Wind Ensemble
For students who play a string, wind, brass, or percussion instrument. If you are in Youth Orchestra, you automatically qualify for these ensembles at no additional cost.
Register Now: String/Wind Ensemble Registration Form (PDF)
| Fall 2011 | |
| Wind Ensemble begins | August 27 - 12:15-1:30 p.m. |
| String Ensemble begins | September 8 - 5:30-7:00 p.m. |
| No String or Wind Ensemble | November 23-28 |
| String Ensemble ends | December 15 |
| Wind Ensemble ends | December 17 |
| String and Wind Concert | December 18 |
| Spring 2012 | |
| Wind Ensemble begins | January 7 - 12:15-1:30 p.m. |
| String Ensemble begins | January 12 - 5:30-7:00 p.m. |
| No Rehearsals | March 19-25 |
| String Ensemble ends | May 19 |
| Wind Ensemble ends | May 19 |
| String and Wind Concert | May 20 |
African Drum Ensemble
Discover the world of African Drums with us. Open to students ages 12 to 21. This ensemble is one of the most popular groups in the world! No audition Required.
Register Now: African Drum Ensemble Registration Form (PDF)
African Drum Ensemble Schedule/Info.
- African Drum Ensemble rehearses every Wednesday from 4-5 pm.
- All rehearsals take place in the Echols Building located on Waldron Road next to the Stubblefield Center.
| Fall 2011 | |
| African Drum Ensemble begins | August 31 - 4-5 pm |
| No Rehearsals | September 5 |
| Tours and Special performances | TBA |
| African Drum Performance | December 12 |
| African Drum Ensemble ends | December 14 |
| Spring 2012 | |
| African Drum Ensemble begins | January 11 - 4-5 pm |
| No Rehearsals | March 19-25 |
| Tours and Special performances | TBA |
| African Drum Ensemble ends | May 2 |
| Spring Concert for Drum Ensemble | May 3 |
Flute Choir
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to develop your ensemble playing and experience the beautiful sounds of a flute choir. Two groups are offered: Junior Flute Choir - one year of flute lessons required to participate.
Advanced Flute Choir - this group is by audition only.
Register Now: Flute Choir Registration Form
Flute Choir Schedule/Info.
Junior Flute Choir rehearses every Monday from 6-7 pm and Advanced Flute Choir rehearses every Monday from 7-8 pm. All rehearsals take place in the Echols Building Room 115 located on Waldron Road next to the Stubblefield Center. An audition for placement in each group will take place during the first two weeks of the regularly scheduled rehearsal times for each ensemble.
| Fall 2011 | |
| Junior Flute Choir begins | August 29 - 6-7 pm |
| Advanced Flute Choir begins | August 29 - 7-8 pm |
| No Rehearsals | September 5 |
| Tours and Special performances | TBA |
| Junior Flute Choir Ends | December 12 |
| Advanced Flute Choir Ends | December 12 |
| Flute Choir Performance | December 12 |
| Spring 2012 | |
| Junior Flute Choir begins | January 9 - 6-7 pm |
| Advanced Flute Choir begins | January 9 - 7-8 pm |
| No Rehearsals | March 19-25 |
| Tours and Special performances | TBA |
| Junior Flute Choir ends | April 30 |
| Advanced Flute Choir ends | April 30 |
| Spring Concert for Flute Choir | May 3 |
Tuition for Ensembles
Tuition for the Flute Choirs, Ensembles, and Youth Honors Orchestra is $100 for 1-2 ensembles and $200 for 3 or more ensembles. (Please note that if you register for Flute Choir and Youth Honors Orchestra, they are $100 each.)
A $50 non-refundable deposit is due with all registration forms. This will be applied to the tuition.
